Новости за 06.05.2020

For many in lockdown, exploring the night sky brings renewal. The Hubble telescope helped nurture that curiosity.

COVID-19 has left 1.6 billion workers struggling to make ends meet, according to the International Labour Organization.

Here’s what you can do when the urge to bake hits, but you can’t find flour and yeast on the shelves.

The coronavirus relief act passed in late March came with a catch: Every state was to receive at least $1.25 billion, regardless of size. Now states like Alaska and Wyoming, which have small populations and few confirmed cases, are deciding how to spend their windfall.

“Fifty-Two Stories” reminds our reviewer of the Russian writer’s brilliance, even if this collection doesn’t quite live up to his best work.

Black voters revived Joe Biden's presidential campaign in South Carolina. But will that be enough to convince him to name Kamala Harris or Stacey Abrams as his vice president?

As meat processing capacity in the U.S. falls by 40% because of COVID-19, fake meat companies are making their move. With restrictions on meat, grocery shoppers are turning to alternatives, boosting sales for plant-based tenders, veggie burgers, and more.

On Wednesday, the European Union commissioner delivered predictions the economy for the 27-nation bloc would contract by 7.5% this year. Even member nations with fewer cases of COVID-19 will feel the effects from drops in tourism and trade.

The FCC says the digital divide is improving. But rural co-ops aren't waiting for the government: Their new task is high-speed internet service.

I’m not going to be sure I’ve seen a “life list” bird until it’s 10 feet away and looks like a Victorian lady’s hat. But I’m OK with that.

Meat-packing plants have been hit hard by COVID-19. We take a look at the conditions workers face, and the challenges for the industry.

“The Big Finish” and “The Love Story of Missy Carmichael” each feature older characters who go beyond themselves to help others.